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Inequality and growth in advanced economies: an empirical investigation

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  • Amparo Castelló-Climent, 2010. "Inequality and growth in advanced economies: an empirical investigation," The Journal of Economic Inequality, Springer;Society for the Study of Economic Inequality, vol. 8(3), pages 293-321, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jecinq:v:8:y:2010:i:3:p:293-321
    DOI: 10.1007/s10888-010-9133-4
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